Plimouth in Plymouth
Last weekend, Cub Scout Pack 800 traveled to Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth, Massachusetts to experience a Wampanoag overnight, and the boys had a fabulous time. Along with their families, the Scouts were able to explore the recreation of Plimouth Plantation as it appeared in 1627.
The town is populated by costumed role-players taking on the lives of real inhabitants who are more than willing to discuss virtually any aspect of colonial life. Goats, sheep, and cows are pastured within the stockade, while chickens roam freely about the village. Time could also be spent at the home site of Habbamock, a Wampanoag who was sent to the colony by Ousamequin to keep track of the new inhabitants, where native Americans wearing traditional garb were available to talk with about the home site.
In the evening, the Scouts were served a Wampanoag meal consisting of venison soup, turkey, summer squash, naussamp (a porridge with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries), and hot sassafras tea. Evening activities included making clay pots and playing Hubbub, a native game. After breakfast, the Scouts were able to explore the plantation more or take a short trip into modern Plymouth to see the Mayflower II. More role-players were available to answer questions as crew or passengers. The Scouts’ admissions were paid by proceeds from the annual fall popcorn sale, enabling virtually the entire pack to make the trip. Pack 800 would like to thank the community for their continued support of this traditional fundraiser making trips like this possible.
Open house
Raymond Fire and Rescue will hold an Open House on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. There will be a vehicle extrication exhibit, emergency equipment exhibit, and a CCSO K-9 exhibit. In addition, plenty of fun will be had in the dunk tank and bounce house while you enjoy free hamburgers and hotdogs. Come out and see what the rescue department does for our community. For further information, please contact Craig Messinger at 712-9776.
James and the?Giant Peach
Here’s an excellent opportunity for your entire family to enjoy some live entertainment brought to you by the talented students at Windham High School. Roald Dahl’s “James and the Giant Peach” will be presented on Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at 4 p.m., a perfectly timed Mothers Day activity. The performances will be held at the Windham Performing Arts Center and tickets are only $5 per person. This show is a fundraiser by the Windham-Raymond Performing Arts Alliance and all proceeds from this production will support much-needed sound system updates to the Windham Performing Arts Center. For further information, please email giantpeach2012@gmail.com or check out the event page on Facebook: WHS Giant Peach 2012.
Price Is Right night
I love the unique flavor of all the different fundraisers held in the schools and community organizations. So often we get to participate, be entertained, play a game, run a race, and just have fun while we are actually helping groups raise money. Next week, there will be a rather new fundraiser that is sure to be fun. Everyone is invited to “come on down” and pick up your tickets to the Price Is Right night to be held at Windham High School, a fundraiser for the Class of 2014. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. This event will happen on Friday, May 18, at 6:30 pm. There will be over 40 raffle items available and the concession stand will be open throughout the evening. Please contact either Karen Petcher or Jennifer Viel at the high school at 892-1810 for more information.
Memorial ceremony
Howard Stiles, chairman of the Raymond Veterans Memorial Committee, invites you to attend the Veterans Memorial Ceremony to be held on May 22 at 11 a.m. at the beautiful Raymond Veterans Memorial Park, located at the junction of Routes 302 and 85. Let’s all take time to honor our heroes.?
Calling all Scouts
The new Scouting year begins in June and any boys currently in kindergarten and going into first grade or older are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 800 for their first summertime event, a picnic and hike to be held on Sunday, on June 10. In addition, the summer is filled with other exciting activities including the very popular, weeklong day camp to be held at Camp Hinds from July 23-27 and Fun Pack Weekend, where Scouts and their parents stay at Camp Hinds overnight on July 28-29. For older boys, Webelos Residence Camp is Aug. 12-15. For more information on joining Scouts and attending these fun summertime activities, contact the Pack Committee Chair, Adam Gaffen at 899-6953.
Summer hours
It’s that time of year again when the town office will change to its summer hours. Beginning May 19, the town office will be closed on Sunday and Monday, open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 8:30 to noon on Saturday. The town of Raymond does participate in online registration services. Please contact the town office if you have any questions at 655-4742, ext. 124.
Kindergarten registration
September may seem far away, but registration is now open for the upcoming school year. If you have a child who will be turning 5 years old on or before Oct. 15 and is a resident of Raymond, please register your child for the fall of 2012 by completing the online registration form which can be found at www.windham.k12.me.us/wsd_re/kindergarten_registration/index.cfm. Once you have submitted the on-line registration forms, the Raymond Elementary School will contact you to schedule an appointment. If you are unable to complete the registration on-line or have any questions regarding the on-line registration process, please call 655-8672. A parent orientation and kindergarten student screenings of all eligible children will be held on May 16. For further information, please contact Deborah Hutchinson, Assistant Principal/Guidance Counselor at Raymond Elementary School at 655-8672, ext. 400 or dhutchinson@windhamraymondschools.org.
The Tigers of Cub Scout Pack 800 enjoy a break while recently visiting Plimouth Plantation in Massachusetts. (Photo courtesy of Adam Gaffen)Send questions/comments to the editors.
